Asia
ex fpi knights to lead asia charge for ita
David Knights, former Friends Provident International general manager for Hong Kong, has joined Investors Trust Assurance as head of Asia distribution, to spearhead a move targeting Western expats in the region with a new personalised portfolio bond product.
hk government starts consultation for open
The Hong Kong government has begun a three-month consultation for introducing open-ended fund company structures (OFCs).
robeco to expand asia operations
Netherlands-based investment manager Robeco is planning to start an office in Singapore to focus on sovereign wealth funds and key accounts.
fullerton strengthens equity investment team
Fullerton Fund Management has strengthened its equities investments team with three key hires and also has plans to launch new funds.
Hong Kong regulator waives fees
The Hong Kong capital market regulator has waived the annual licensing fees for another two years, and says it sees this move benefitting 39,000 intermediaries.